Moon Landing
Chang'e 5 Lunar Landing
Mons Rümker, Moon
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · 15:13 UTC
Moon Landing
Details
/01The Chinese Chang'e 5 spacecraft is scheduled to land in the Mons Rümker region of Oceanus Procellarum, located in the northwest region of the near side of the Moon. The lander will collect 2 kg of samples which will then be placed in an ascent vehicle and brought back to Earth. Landing time is approximate and not accurately known.
Type
Moon Landing
Duration
N/A
Location
Mons Rümker, Moon
Status
Scheduled
Programs
/04Chinese Lunar Exploration Program
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program also known as the Chang'e Project after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e, is an ongoing series of robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The program incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets.